A New Season
The Contained Creations Course Library is Closed
Find fresh inspiration, planting guides, and seasonal resources below.
Looking for the Course Library?
The Contained Creations Course Library is no longer accepting new students, but I’m continuing to share new projects, planting inspiration, and seasonal resources with this gardening community.
Already enrolled? Current students can access their courses through December 31, 2026.
Pussy Willow, Hellebores, Erica Heather, Primrose, Ivy
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Location: Cross Creek Nursery
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I’m Steph.
Container Garden Designer, Educator, Partner
I’m passionate about showing you how easy, fun, and rewarding it is to create the same type of elegant container gardens I’ve brought to my clients for years.
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